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09 Jul 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Core Aircraft Accident Training." This tender falls under the services industry category and pertains to training services related to aircraft accident investigation. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and was in the award stage as of 9th July 2026. The contract is set to run from 17th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £24,413 GBP. The training takes place in the United Kingdom, and the award was granted to Cranfield University, a large supplier based in Bedford.

This tender creates valuable business opportunities for organisations specialising in training services, particularly those with expertise in aviation-related courses. Businesses that offer comprehensive training solutions and have a track record of delivering specialised courses would be well-suited to benefit from similar future opportunities. Engaging in such specialised government contracts can enhance a company's credibility and visibility within the central government sector, potentially leading to more substantial contracts in related areas. The Department for Transport is a significant player in public procurement, offering further prospects for experienced vendors in the aviation and training sectors.

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Notice Title

Core Aircraft Accident Training

Notice Description

Provision of the Aircraft Accident Investigation & Investigating Human Performance course for AAIB Inspectors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,413 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

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